Conveyance Practice Leader

Dallas

Permanent

$180,000 - $240,000 USD a year

Civil

PR/607880_1787908254

About the Opportunity

Our client is a nationally recognized employee-owned engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering some of North America's most impactful water and wastewater projects. With a strong backlog of major conveyance work and a continued commitment to growth across Texas, they are seeking an experienced leader to help drive the strategic direction, delivery excellence, and expansion of their conveyance practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional who is passionate about helping utilities solve complex water infrastructure challenges while mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and leading large-scale conveyance programs across the state.

The Role

The Conveyance Practice Leader will provide technical, operational, and strategic leadership for a growing portfolio of water and wastewater conveyance projects, including transmission mains, force mains, gravity sewer systems, pump stations, and related infrastructure.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to municipal clients while leading multidisciplinary teams responsible for delivering complex projects from planning through design and construction support. The role will also be heavily involved in business development, client management, staff mentorship, and practice growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Texas water/wastewater conveyance practice.
Oversee the delivery of major conveyance projects and programs.
Build and maintain relationships with municipal water and wastewater clients.
Drive business development efforts and support strategic growth initiatives.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical direction to project managers and engineering teams.
Support proposal development, project pursuits, and capture planning.
Collaborate with regional and national leadership to expand market presence.
Ensure project delivery excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
Act as a subject matter expert for conveyance infrastructure projects throughout Texas.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline.
Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
Minimum 15 years of water and wastewater engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience leading conveyance infrastructure projects and teams.
Strong understanding of municipal water and wastewater markets across Texas.
Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project portfolios.
Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

100% employee-owned organization, giving employees a direct stake in the firm's success and long-term growth.
Industry-leading ESOP contribution of approximately 12% annually, creating a significant wealth-building opportunity beyond base compensation.
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, supporting work-life balance while maintaining a high-performing culture.
Opportunity to lead some of the most complex and high-profile water conveyance projects in Texas.
Access to national technical resources while maintaining a strong local presence and influence.
Significant career runway with a firm known for promoting leadership from within.
Collaborative employee-owner culture where strategic decisions are made with a long-term perspective rather than short-term shareholder pressures.
Strong project pipeline supported by a nationally recognized brand and decades-long municipal client relationships.
Ability to shape practice direction, mentor future leaders, and have a meaningful impact on water infrastructure across Texas.

This position offers a rare opportunity for an experienced conveyance professional to combine strategic leadership, business development, and technical excellence within a highly respected employee-owned organization that continues to invest aggressively in the future of water infrastructure.

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